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Tango in Cafe Tortoni

Benedict Adam — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 07:13:23 +0000

The basement of the renowned Café Tortoni plays host to regular tango shows, tango can be enjoyed in squares all…

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Tiwanaku, Bolivia

Benedict Adam — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 22:47:02 +0000

44 miles to the west of La Paz, Bolivia are the mysterious ruins of Tiwanaku, they are recognized by Andean scholars as…

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Dinosaur Footprints, Sucre

Benedict Adam — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 22:22:26 +0000

Located about 6 km outside of Sucre in the small mountain of Cal Orck’o is the world’s largest collection of…

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Olinda Photo Tour

Benedict Adam — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 12:24:57 +0000

Located just north, over looking the city of Recife Olinda is a beautifully preserved Brazilian colonial city, the down town…

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Thatched Roof and Incan Wall, Machu Picchu – Friday Photo

Benedict Adam — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:17:31 +0000

Thatched Roof and Incan Wall Machu Picchu Thatched Roof and Incan Wall, Machu Picchu – Friday Photo is a post…

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Puno to Cusco by Train

Benedict Adam — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:21:05 +0000

Travelling by train is always a highlight for me and Puno to Cusco is no exception. The train that passes…

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Inca Trail Orchid – Friday Photo

Benedict Adam — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:56:22 +0000

One of the many Orchids you’ll see on the Inca Trail, keep an eye out for the pretty flowers! Inca…

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Watch a Brazilian Football Match

Benedict Adam — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:23:39 +0000

I love football, but I can’t think of a better, more apt thing to do in Brazil than go and…

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Amazon Rainforest Trip Part 2

Benedict Adam — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:41:31 +0000

A guide can really make or break an excursion or tour and I don’t think I’ve ever had a guide…

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Amazon Rainforest Trip in Photos – Part 1

Benedict Adam — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:20:20 +0000

There are many tours running out of Manaus that offer trips out into the Amazon Rainforest. We booked ours before we arrived after a bit of internet research, one selling point being staying on a floating river lodge.

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